{
  "id": 17445211,
  "title": "Pakistan overcome Sri Lanka to lift tri-series trophy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/pakistan-overcome-sri-lanka-to-lift-tri-series-trophy",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T16:59:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/pakistan-overcome-sri-lanka-to-lift-tri-series-trophy-1.500731121"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lahore witnessed Pakistan triumph over Sri Lanka in the final of the one-day international cricket tri-series, securing the tri-series trophy. Opening batsman Fakhar Zaman overcame personal obstacles to lead his team to victory. Battling a bruised knee and a recent form slump, Zaman delivered a commendable 127-run innings, laying the foundation for Pakistan's total of 331-7 in 48.3 overs. Arafat Minhas contributed a robust 61 off 31 balls, propelling Pakistan closer to the win. Despite challenges posed by the wet ball and dew, Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis scored a maiden ODI century of 131, forcing Sri Lanka to post a challenging 325-8. Zaman's partnership with 19-year-old Saad Baig, who smashed 74 off 75 balls, was crucial in overcoming initial setbacks. Zaman's 99-ball knock culminated in a clean bowling dismissal in the 34th over, falling short of victory by 106 runs. Sri Lanka's efforts were hindered by the wet conditions and missed opportunities, particularly from Kamindu Mendis failed to dismiss Zaman on 69 and 106 when the opportunity arose.",
  "summary": "Lahore: Opener Fakhar Zaman overcame a bruised knee and a lean run to score 127 and lead Pakistan past Sri Lanka by three wickets in the final of the one-day international cricket tri-series on Saturday. Zaman's entertaining hundred and Arafat Minhas' robust 61 off 31 balls took Pakistan to a winning 331-7 in 48.3 overs as the Sri Lankan bowlers found it hard to control the wet ball because of…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Pakistan win toss, bowl first in tri-series final against Sri Lanka",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/pakistan-win-toss-bowl-first-in-tri-series-final-against-sri-lanka",
        "published": "2026-10-31T07:53:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Zaman hundred powers Pakistan to tri-series title over Sri Lanka",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/zaman-hundred-powers-pakistan-to-tri-series-title-over-sri-lanka",
        "published": "2026-10-31T17:16:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Island Sri Lanka",
        "title": "Minhas’ match-turning 61, Fakhar 127 take Pakistan to tri-series title",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/minhas-match-turning-61-fakhar-127-take-pakistan-to-tri-series-title",
        "published": "2026-10-31T19:38:56.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}